A series of habits that push young people toward stroke.

Brain hemorrhages are on the rise in young people, with sudden onset symptoms such as severe headache, difficulty speaking, and hemiparesis (weakness or paralysis on one side of the body).

A 37-year-old male patient unexpectedly suffered a brain hemorrhage after experiencing a severe headache. Photo: Dinh Ha .

Recently, Phu Tho Provincial General Hospital has been receiving a series of cases of young people suffering from cerebral hemorrhage, most of whom are of working age and share a common point: poorly controlled risk factors, especially hypertension.

Brain hemorrhages are on the rise in young people.

One typical case is patient NVK (37 years old) who was admitted to the hospital with severe headache, impaired consciousness, poor responsiveness to questioning, and weakness on the right side of the body.

According to family members, about four hours before being admitted to the hospital, the patient suddenly experienced a severe headache, followed by symptoms such as facial asymmetry, difficulty speaking, weakness on the right side of the body, and decreased consciousness. The patient had a history of hypertension but did not maintain regular treatment.

Immediately after admission, the patient underwent examination and necessary tests and imaging. A CT scan of the brain revealed cerebral hemorrhage in the left gray matter nucleus.

Doctors promptly provided intensive treatment, including continuous blood pressure control, treatment of cerebral edema, and close monitoring in the Neurological and Stroke Emergency and Intensive Care Unit. Thanks to timely emergency care, the patient's condition gradually improved, consciousness stabilized, speech difficulties decreased, and motor function partially recovered. The patient is currently continuing intensive rehabilitation treatment.

According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc, from the Stroke Center at Phu Tho Provincial General Hospital, the increasing number of young people suffering from cerebral hemorrhage is no longer a rare phenomenon. Many risk factors are silently at play every day but are often overlooked.

The most common cause is undiagnosed or untreated hypertension. In addition, prolonged stress, frequent late nights, high work pressure, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, or underlying conditions such as cerebral vascular malformations also contribute.

Images of the affected area before and after treatment. Photo: Provided by the hospital.

According to the German doctor, these seemingly familiar factors can become "triggers" leading to brain hemorrhage at any time if they persist and are left unchecked.

Signs that require immediate emergency medical attention.

The expert warned that brain hemorrhages often have a sudden onset and progress very rapidly. Patients may experience an unusually severe headache, feeling like a "hammering" or "lightning strike," accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

In addition, many cases also present with symptoms such as facial asymmetry, weakness or paralysis of one side of the body, difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or inability to speak. Some patients quickly fall into a state of altered consciousness, or even seizures.

According to the German doctor, if any of the above signs appear, the patient needs to be taken to a medical facility as soon as possible to avoid missing the "golden hour" for emergency treatment.

Even after overcoming the critical stage, many patients still face severe sequelae such as hemiplegia, speech disorders, memory impairment, loss of ability to work, or complete dependence on family members for daily activities. This is not only a burden for the patients but also has a significant impact on their families and society.

Professor Hoang Bui Hai, Head of the Emergency and Intensive Care Department at Hanoi Medical University Hospital, said that recently, many anecdotal remedies for stroke treatment have appeared on social media, such as "spitting blood from the fingertips or earlobes," administering intravenous fluids at home, taking An Gong Niu Huang (a traditional Chinese medicine), or using traditional breathing techniques.

However, the doctor said that these actions do not help improve the condition. On the contrary, these are all measures that are not recommended because with each passing minute, millions of brain cells die, causing the patient to miss the "golden hour" for emergency treatment.

The most important thing to do when someone has a stroke is to call emergency services (115) immediately, open the doors and clear the way for the medical team to reach the patient quickly. While waiting for medical personnel, family members should monitor the patient's breathing and circulation, and not attempt any self-treatment using folk remedies.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc advises that cerebral hemorrhage is entirely preventable if individuals proactively take care of their health from an early age.

To reduce the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, people should have their blood pressure checked regularly, limit alcohol consumption, avoid smoking, get enough sleep, reduce stress, and exercise regularly. They should also have regular health checkups, especially when experiencing any unusual symptoms.

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